2015 Chevrolet Volt Road Test

Aaron Bragman

Editor's note: This review was written in July 2014 about the 2014 Chevrolet Volt. Little of substance has changed with this year's model. To see what's new for 2015, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years.

Although the Chevrolet Volt has received a big price cut, it still retains its novel extended-range electric car abilities — as well as its poor visibility, questionable touch-sensitive panels and cramped interior.

It's been a while since we got a close look at the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors' original plug-in hybrid electric car. It's a novel hatchback that debuted to mixed reviews from the press and public a few years ago, and in that time the Volt has received only a few minor updates — things like achieving another 3 miles of electric-only range due to deeper use of the lithium-ion batteries, a few new colors, a rear armrest for the backseat passengers — and not much else. The biggest news lately was a price drop for 2014, when Chevrolet slashed $5,000 off the car's sticker price to try to boost sales in the wake of new competition. The 2014 model is basically the same car GM introduced back for the 2011 model year; compare the 2013 and 2014 models here.

How It DrivesA quick refresher on how the Volt works: An electric drivetrain, consisting of a 16.5-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack and a 149-horsepower electric motor, is augmented by a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that ... Read more

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